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State girls basketball Class 4A quarterfinal: Eden Prairie 78, Centennial 57

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:19:51 GMT

Four Eden Prairie players tallied double-digit point totals and four others recorded at least six as the Eagles cruised to victory, topping Centennial 78-57 in a Class 4A quarterfinal on Wednesday at Williams Arena.Ella Hardwick and Annika Anderson led the way for Eden Prairie (21-9) with 12 points apiece while Rae Ehrman and Molly Lenz finished with 10 each. The Eagles built a 19-point halftime advantage and coasted the rest of the way.Marisa Frost had a game-high 21 points for Centennial (19-11), which held stead in the second half after the Eagles ran away with the first. Emma Walsh added nine points and Autumn McCall had seven points and seven rebounds.Third-seeded Eden Prairie will face second-seeded St. Michael-Albertville in the semifinals at 8 p.m. on Thursday.Related ArticlesHigh School Sports | State girls basketball: Alexandria outshoots Hill-Murray in Class 3A quarters High School Sports | Class 4A girls basketball state quarterfinal: Thompson&...

Biden administration threatens to ban TikTok if Chinese parent company doesn't sell stakes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:19:51 GMT

The Biden administration has demanded the Chinese owners of TikTok sell their stakes in the  social media app or risk a possible ban in the U.S., the company told The Hill on Wednesday.The Wall Street Journal first reported that the U.S. Treasury-led Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) made the push. TikTok confirmed it had heard from CFIUS and said it did not dispute the reporting.The CFIUS demand comes amid security concerns about the video-sharing app, which is owned by China-based parent company ByteDance — specifically, that the Chinese government could gain access to American user data.Congress has been increasingly scrutinizing TikTok and talking about a potential ban — and Republicans have knocked the Biden administration for not taking action on the perceived threat. TikTok on Wednesday didn’t divulge further details about the new demand from CFIUS, but countered that a sale wouldn’t solve the perceived security problems."If protecting nat...

Stabbing on CDTA bus sends one to the hospital

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:19:51 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Schenectady police responded to 1773 State St. for reports of a stabbing on a CDTA bus. When police arrived, they determined a 23-year-old man suffered slashes to his head and torso. He was transported to Albany Medical Center and is in stable condition. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Colonie Police Department assisted in the investigation by pulling over a CDTA bus near Osborne Road and evacuating its passengers. Currently, there is no suspect in custody. Jaime Kazlo from CDTA has told NEWS10 that she is working closely with the Schenectady Police during this ongoing investigation. Stick with NEWS10 for updates both on air and online.

Staying safe while snowmobiling

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:19:51 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Despite the large amount of snow that fell during the nor'easter, officials are reminding winter enthusiasts that it can still be dangerous to operate a snowmobile. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A crash in Albany County on Wednesday that critically injured a 15-year-old boy came one day after a fatal snowmobile accident in Gloversville. Skyler Olmstead, 18, died after a crash on Tuesday night in the area of Route 30A near South Kingsboro Avenue.Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino said the best way for snowmobilers to stay safe is to be aware of their surroundings. Many local snowmobile clubs also said taking a rider safety course is the best course of action to maintain safety on the trail and beyond.

Wife of Hermann police officer who survived shooting describes recovery as 'Day by day'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:19:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Prayers continue for the Hermann police officer who survived a deadly shooting Sunday night.“It’s day by day,” Michelle Sullentrup, the wife of officer Adam Sullentrup, 31, said on Wednesday.Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith and Adam were shot during a confrontation with a man at a Casey's general store late Sunday evening. Griffith died, and Adam remains in the ICU at a St. Louis area hospital.“All the nurses and the doctors, surgeons, they’ve all been really great,” Michelle said. Top story: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police She declined to discuss the nature of her husband’s injuries but expressed hope for his recovery.“I think just having people around, and being able to talk about the good stories, about Adam," Michelle said. "And not just focusing on this bad situation that has happened. And looking forward to the future and him getting better."In the meantime, Michelle said she grieves for the fallen officer’s family.“I’ve been in ...

Beloved Waterloo landmark Ahne's Bakery closes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:19:51 GMT

WATERLOO, Ill. - A beloved bakery in Waterloo is closing its doors after a fire caused significant damage to the building. The fire in late September last year did a number on Ahne’s Bakery in downtown Waterloo. The owners shared the heartbreaking news that they will not reopen in a Facebook post.“Ahne’s has just been a staple of this community for, I think, 50 years,” said Elizabeth Hahn, owner of Philomena and Ruth.Hahn said one of the most exciting things for her and her family was crossing the street to get donuts and pastries.  Top story: Report details fatal encounter between accused cop killer, Hermann police “I love taking my niece there, and she would always pick out cookies," she said. "And the smiley face cookies are always the favorite ones. And I would always take a picture of the smiley face, like, up in town! So we could say ‘Waterloo Smiles.’” Fond memories and traditions were born thanks to Ahne’s. “Mary Reynolds, her dad Bill, started the bake...

LAUSD unions announce dates of potential 3-day strike

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:19:51 GMT

Members of a union that represents Los Angeles Unified School District workers along with the United Teachers of Los Angeles plan to announce dates of an upcoming strike at a rally Wednesday evening.SEIU Local 99 members voted in February to authorize a strike and thousands signed a strike commitment saying they are ready to take action.“LAUSD has continued to harass and threaten SEIU Local 99 members engaging in union activities for a fair contract. In response, our SEIU Local 99 bargaining team has called for a 3-day unfair practice charges strike,” union members explained on their website.Teachers and support staff from the second largest school district in the nation said they are striking for three days to show officials they are “fed up” and want to demand respect for their work, better conditions and higher wages. They aim to call out the district's unfair practices they say include threats, interrogation and surveillance of members who participated in last month's strike vot...

Thirteen inmates overdose on fentanyl in Milpitas jail in one week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:19:51 GMT

MILPITAS, Calif. (KRON) -- Thirteen inmates overdosed on fentanyl at Elmwood Correctional Facility, and three staff members were impacted after being exposed to the drug while treating the inmates, according to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office. Stanford employee arrested for allegedly making false claims of two rapes on campus The first incident was reported on March 8 when two inmates were found to have serious medical emergencies. Sheriff's deputies and jail medical staff administered Narcan to both inmates before they were taken to a local hospital for further treatment. The sheriff's office says that both inmates were considered stable when they were taken from the facility, and they have now returned back to the jail. One of the deputies who responded to the initial call was affected in the incident, and he started showing signs of fentanyl exposure. The deputy was taken to a local hospital and is now doing well, according to the sheriff's office. Close ...

Heat get rare easy win, roll past Grizzlies 138-119

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:19:51 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Bam Adebayo scored 26 points, Tyler Herro added 24 and the Miami Heat enjoyed a rare easy win by topping the Memphis Grizzlies 138-119 on Wednesday night.Jimmy Butler scored 23 points, Max Strus had 12, Caleb Martin finished with 11 and Kevin Love and Gabe Vincent each had 10 for the Heat.Miami set a season high for points, and it was only the sixth time — in 38 wins — that the Heat prevailed by more than 10 points. Before Wednesday, Miami’s most recent double-digit win was Jan. 18 at New Orleans, a 124-98 romp.Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 for Memphis, which got 14 from Luke Kennard, 12 from Ziaire Williams and 11 apiece from Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones.The Heat (38-33) moved within two games of idle Brooklyn (37-30) for the No. 6 spot — and final guaranteed playoff berth — in the Eastern Conference. They ended the third quarter on a 14-0 run, their third-best run of unanswered points all season, and turned a 14-point lead into a 105-77 blowout going into the final...

Virginia sweeps both relays at NCAA swimming championships

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:19:51 GMT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time defending champion Virginia swept both relay titles on Wednesday night at the NCAA women’s swimming and diving championships.Virginia leads the standings after the first night of competition with 80 points, followed by Texas with 64 and California with 56.Virginia set an NCAA record in the 200-yard relay to become the first repeat champion in the event since California in 2012. Gretchen Walsh, Alex Walsh, Lexi Cuomo and Kate Douglass finished in 1:31:51. Douglass anchored in 20.34 for the second fastest 50-relay split ever. Aimee Canny, Alex Walsh, Reilly Tiltmann and Ella Nelson won the 800-yard freestyle relay in 6:49.82, setting a Virginia and pool record. It was the second time in three years Virginia won the event.The four-day championship is at the University of Tennessee’s Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center. Thursday’s events will be the 500-yard freestyle, 200-yard IM, 50-yard freestyle, 1-meter diving and 200-yard freestyle relay.Las...